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Continental @ Knoxville, TN – Civic Coliseum – September 8, 1988
Dutch Mantell vs. Nightmare Freddy
Rick Hazzard & Tim Horner vs. Davey & Johnny Rich
Tony Anthony vs. Dr. Tom Prichard
U.S. Jr. Heavyweight Title: Ken Wayne (c) vs. Danny Davis
$25,000 Challenge: Eddie Gilbert vs. Pez Whatley
CWF Tag Titles: Shane Douglas & Lord Humongous (c) vs. Kokina & Sika
No DQ Match: The Bullet, Doug Furnas, & Terry Gordy vs. Bob Carter, Detroit Demolition, & Mark Young
$33,000 Pole Battle Royal
World Class @ Odessa, TX – September 8, 1988
Black Bart d. Manuel Villalobos
Botswana Beast d. Steve Casey
Wild Bill Irwin d. Jimmy Jack Funk
Steve Cox & Kendall Windham d. The Samoan Swat Team
Kerry Von Erich d. Iceman Parsons
AWA @ Osseo, MN – September 8, 1988
Teijho Khan d. Derrick Dukes
Baron Von Raschke d. Soldat Ustinov by DQ
Pat Tanaka d. Ricky Rice
John Paul d. Paul Diamond
Greg Gagne & Baron Von Raschke d. The Terminators
PNW @ Newport, OR – September 8, 1988
Northwest Heavyweight Title: The Grappler d. Scott Peterson (c)
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - September 9, 1988 (3,600)
Ken Patera defeated Bill Woods
Curt Hennig pinned Jim Brunzell
Paul Roma pinned Danny Davis
The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz
Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase at 16:11
Bad News Brown pinned Junkyard Dog
Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated The Hart Foundation
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 4:21
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Coliseum - September 9, 1988 (6,000)
Hercules pinned B. Brian Blair
Jim Powers pinned Jerry Valiant
Jake Roberts pinned Bobby Heenan (sub. for Rick Rude) with the DDT
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated The British Bulldogs
Dino Bravo pinned Koko B. Ware
Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification
WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
World Class @ Dallas, TX – The Sportatorium – September 9, 1988 (1,400)
Black Bart d. Vince Apollo
Super Black Ninja d. Tom Jones
The Botswana Beast d. Mickey Finn
Terry Gordy d. Iceman Parsons by DQ
Steve Cox & Wild Bill Irwin d. The Samoan Swat Team by DQ
Super Black Ninja d. Jerry Houston
The Botswana Beast d. Dan Fowler
Killer Brooks d. Kendall Windham
Eric Embry d. Vince Apollo
AWA World Heavyweight Title vs. World Class Heavyweight Title: Jerry Lawler (c) battled Kerry Von Erich (c) to a no contest
JCP @ Houston, TX – Sam Houston Coliseum – September 9, 1988 (3,000)
The Fantastics d. Rip Morgan & Tug Taylor
Brad Armstrong d. Rick Steiner
Ricky Morton d. Rip Morgan
Nikita Koloff d. Russian Assassin
Barry Windham d. Sting
Dusty Rhodes & Steve Williams d. Al Perez & Kevin Sullivan
Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard battled The Midnight Express to a no contest
NWA World Heavyweight Title: Lex Luger d. Ric Flair (c) by DQ
JCP @ Atlanta, GA - WTBS Studios - September 10, 1988
Sting d. Tommy Angel
Ron Simmons d. Rusty Riddle
The Fantastics d. Jerry Price & Lee Scott
Russian Assassin d. Keith Steinborn
Brad Armstrong & Ricky Morton d. Agent Steele & The Menace
Rick Steiner & Mike Rotundo d. David Isley & Larry Stevens
Steve Williams d. Don Valentine
Larry Zbyszko d. Tony Suber
Al Perez d. Mike Justice
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Memorial Auditorium - September 10, 1988
Hercules pinned B. Brian Blair
Dino Bravo pinned Koko B. Ware
Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification
WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated The British Bulldogs
Jim Powers defeated Jerry Valiant
Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - September 10, 1988 (8,000)
Televised on NESN - included Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary:
The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz at 12:27 with a splash off the top
Paul Roma pinned Danny Davis at 7:59 with a missile dropkick
The Hart Foundation defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau via disqualification at 12:45 when Bret collided with referee Dave Hebner while attempting the Hart Attack; Joey Marella then came out and awarded the match to the Harts via DQ; later in the show, the Rougeaus returned to the ring and announced they wanted a rematch with the Hart Foundation, but this time with an impartial referee who knew what he was doing
Bad News Brown pinned Junkyard Dog at 7:12 with the Ghetto Blaster
Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out at 3:03 after Warrior chased Hart around ringside, with Hart eventually jumping on the Warrior's back after Honky attacked the Warrior from behind, allowing the challenger to reenter the ring before the 10-count
Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell at 7:22 with a punch to the face
The Big Bossman pinned Ken Patera at 8:42 with a splash following a running clothesline
Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 13:30 with the legdrop after ramming Dibiase into Virgil who was wearing Hogan's war-bonnet helmet
WWF @ Reading, PA - September 10, 1988 (750)
Sam Houston pinned Iron Mike Sharpe
Scott Casey pinned George Skaaland
SD Jones pinned Sandy Beach
Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco
Jim Duggan defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors
JCP @ Philadelphia, PA – Civic Center – September 10, 1988 (6,532)
The Road Warriors d. Rip Morgan & Russian Assassin
NWA World TV Title: Mike Rotundo (c) d. Nikita Koloff by DQ
Dusty Rhodes d. Kevin Sullivan
U.S. Heavyweight Title: Sting d. Barry Windham (c)
NWA World Tag Titles: The Midnight Express d. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (c)
NWA World Heavyweight Title: Lex Luger d. Ric Flair (c) by DQ
PNW @ Portland, OR – Sports Arena – September 10, 1988
#1 Contender Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Title: Top Gun d. The Grappler
WWF @ Guelph, Ontario - September 11, 1988
Lanny Poffo pinned DJ Peterson
Frenchy Martin pinned Richard Charland
Hillbilly Jim pinned Terry Taylor
WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin
Tito Santana defeated King Haku via disqualification
The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - September 11, 1988
Televised on the MSG Network - included Sean Mooney, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary:
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Hercules pinned Junkyard Dog at 9:38 by grabbing onto the ropes as JYD attempted a powerslam, with Hercules falling on top for the win
The Hart Foundation vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
Greg Valentine defeated Don Muraco; after the bout, Superstar Billy Graham attacked Valentine
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz with a splash off the top at 11:15
Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude
Ted Dibiase defeated Jim Duggan via disqualification
Prime Time Wrestling - 10/4/88: Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell at 13:01 with a powerslam
Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown
JCP @ Greensboro, NC – Coliseum – September 11, 1988 (2,500)
The Midnight Express d. The Fantastics
Rick Steiner & Mike Rotundo d. Brad Armstrong & Italian Stallion
Steve Williams d. Rip Morgan
The Russian Assassins d. Nikita Koloff & Ricky Morton by DQ
The Road Warriors d. The Sheepherders
Dog Collar: Dusty Rhodes d. Al Perez
Sting d. Barry Windham by DQ
NWA World Heavyweight Title: Lex Luger d. Ric Flair (c) by DQ
CWA @ Memphis, TN – Mid-South Coliseum – September 12, 1988
Billy Travis fought Gary Young to a draw
CWA Tag Titles: The Rock n Roll RPM’s (c) d. Shawn Baxter & Ray Odyssey
Brickhouse Brown d. Cactus Jack
CWA Heavyweight Title: Phil Hickerson d. Jeff Jarrett (c) by DQ
Bill Dundee & Jimmy Valiant d. Robert Fuller & Jimmy Golden by DQ
Jerry Lawler & Kerry Von Erich d. Buddy Landell & Tommy Rich by countout
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center - September 12, 1988
Brady Boone defeated Steve Lombardi
Paul Roma defeated Danny Davis
The Big Bossman pinned Jim Powers
Hercules defeated B. Brian Blair
The One Man Gang pinned Junkyard Dog
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated The British Bulldogs
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Honkytonk Man via disqualification
WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Peoria, IL - Civic Center - September 12, 1988 (2,411)
Terry Taylor pinned Lanny Poffo
The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz
Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell
Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware
Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated The Hart Foundation
Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco
Jim Duggan (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Rick Rude
World Class @ Fort Worth, TX – Will Rogers Coliseum – September 12, 1988
Wild West Tag Titles vs. World Class Tag Titles: The Samoan Swat Team (c) d. Jimmy Jack Funk & John Tatum (c)
Continental @ Montgomery, AL – Civic Center – September 13, 1988
US Jr. Heavyweight Title: Danny Davis d. Ken Wayne (c)
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - September 13, 1988
WWF Superstars taping:
Jim Duggan defeated Rick Rude via disqualification
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Honkytonk Man via disqualification
WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: B. Brian Blair pinned Danny Davis at 7:12 with a reverse roll up
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors at 10:57 when Roma scored the pin with a missile dropkick as Powers held the Conquistador in the air
10/1/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase & Bobby Heenan where Dibiase announced he had purchased Hercules from Heenan to be his slave; moments later, Hercules was about to attack Heenan but was jumped from behind by Dibiase & Virgil before Hercules eventually cleared both men from the platform; featured the first 'Mr. Perfect' vignette in which he was seen playing pool:
Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Bob Emery at 1:38 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll
Koko B. Ware pinned Phil Newkirk at 2:13 with the Ghostbuster
The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned David Stoudimiere at 1:30 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick
Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Reno Riggins via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 2:25; prior to the bout, Howard Finkel introduced WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri who kissed Valentine before leaving ringside
The British Bulldogs defeated Johnny Zeigler & Trent Knight at 2:27 when Dynamite pinned Knight with the superplex
Brutus Beefcake defeated George South via submission with the sleeper at 1:46
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Allen Kinsley at the 51-second mark with the front suplex (Akeem's wrestling debut)
10/8/88 - featured the Brother Love Show in which Bobby Heenan announced that Terry Taylor was now a part of the Heenan Family, claiming he could take the 'average' wrestler and make him a star (the debut of the Brother Love Show on WWF Superstars); included a 'Mr. Perfect' vignette of him playing darts:
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Gene Ligon with the press slam / splash combo at 1:48
Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned John Latu at 1:40 with the side suplex
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Rusty Riddle & Sandy Beach at 3:26 when Jannetty pinned Riddle with a clothesline as Michaels had Riddle on his shoulders
Bad News Brown pinned Warren Bianchi at 2:08 with the Ghetto Blaster
Don Muraco pinned Larry Stevens with the tombstone at 1:34
Junkyard Dog pinned Brian Costello with the powerslam at 1:28
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tommy Angel & DJ Peterson at 2:20 when Ax pinned Angel following the Decapitation; after the bout, Ax threw Peterson out of the ring and hit the Decapitation on Angel before The British Bulldogs made the save, with Dynamite eventually landing the diving headbutt on Smash after being thrown by Smith
10/15/88 - included Jim Duggan as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he was interrupted by Dino Bravo and Frenchy Martin; featured a 'Mr. Perfect' vignette in which he was shown playing chess:
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned David Isley with the Rude Awakening at 1:13
The Blue Blazer pinned Joe Cruz at 3:04 with a moonsault
The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Jim Evans at 1:10 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick
The Hart Foundation defeated Rick Gantner & Tom Stone at 3:25 when Bret pinned Stone following the Hart Attack
The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Lanny Poffo via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 2:38 (the 1st time Taylor is referred to as the Red Rooster)
Ron Bass pinned Mike Richards at 1:28 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass hung his opponent over the top rope using his whip, Miss Betsy
Hercules defeated Barry Horowitz via submission with the backbreaker at 1:38
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - September 14, 1988
Wrestling Challenge taping:
Mel Phillips was the ring announcer for the taping, subbing for Mick McGuirk
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Danny Davis & Iron Mike Sharpe at 7:47 when Michaels pinned Sharpe with a flying bodypress
Wrestling Spotlight - 10/22/88: The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Junkyard Dog via count-out at 6:43 after JYD clotheslined the Rooster back inside the ring as both men were on the apron
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Bad News Brown pinned Jim Brunzell with the Ghetto Blaster at 6:25
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned DJ Peterson at 3:38 with the sidewalk slam
Prime Time Wrestling - 10/4/88: Ron Bass defeated Sam Houston; after the bout, Brutus Beefcake made the save
10/2/88 - featured the final appearance of the Brother Love Show on Wrestling Challenge, where Love announced he was moving onto bigger and better things, and he introduced the man who would try and replace him, by conducting an interview segment each week, which would be Gene Okerlund; Okerlund then insulted Love, with Love leaving the set in disgust (the show then moved to WWF Superstars, beginning the following week):
Jake Roberts pinned Larry Stevens at 1:58 with the DDT after faking a knee injury
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated John Latu & Scott Casey at 3:10 when Ax pinned Latu following the Decapitation
The Blue Blazer pinned Trent Knight with a moonsault off the top at 2:07
Bad News Brown pinned Randy Spear at 1:48 with the Ghetto Blaster
Don Muraco pinned Harley Manson at 1:41 with the tombstone
The Hart Foundation defeated Gene Ligon & Tony Suber at 3:44 when Bret pinned Ligon following the Hart Attack
Ron Bass pinned Curt Todd at 3:01 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass attacked his opponent with Miss Betsy
10/9/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart:
Brutus Beefcake defeated Johnny Ziegler via submission with the sleeper at 2:30
Koko B. Ware pinned an unknown with the Ghostbuster at 1:40
The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Scott Hudson with the sidewalk slam at 1:40; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent's hands behind his back and beat him with the nightstick
Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mike Richards & Reno Riggins at 2:07 when Jacques pinned Richards following a double team move off the top
Jim Duggan pinned Al Burke at 1:13 with the running clothesline
The British Bulldogs defeated Barry Horowitz & George South at 2:40 when Dynamite pinned South following a superplex
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Joe Cruz with the Rude Awakening at 1:47
10/16/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jake & Cheryl Roberts in which Jake said Cheryl would be at ringside for all his matches with Rick Rude so she can slap Rude after Jake wins:
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Bob Emery at 2:08 with a splash
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated David Isley via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:48
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Bubba Kirk & Tom Burton at 1:52 when Michaels pinned Kirk with a splash from Jannetty's shoulders
Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated David Stoudimiere via submission with the shin guard assisted figure-4 at 1:55
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Brian Costello at 2:28 with the press slam / splash combo
Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Sandy Beach & Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:21 when Roma pinned Sharpe with a missile dropkick as Powers held Sharpe in the air
Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Tommy Angel with the side suplex at 2:30
CWA @ Evansville, IN – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – September 14, 1988
Scott Steiner vs. Gary Young
Cactus Jack vs. Ray Odyssey
Brickhouse Brown vs. Jimmy Golden
CWA Heavyweight Title: Phil Hickerson (c) vs. Jeff Jarrett
Bill Dundee vs. Robert Fuller
Jerry Lawler & Jimmy Valiant vs. Buddy Landell & Tommy Rich
Dutch Mantell vs. Nightmare Freddy
Rick Hazzard & Tim Horner vs. Davey & Johnny Rich
Tony Anthony vs. Dr. Tom Prichard
U.S. Jr. Heavyweight Title: Ken Wayne (c) vs. Danny Davis
$25,000 Challenge: Eddie Gilbert vs. Pez Whatley
CWF Tag Titles: Shane Douglas & Lord Humongous (c) vs. Kokina & Sika
No DQ Match: The Bullet, Doug Furnas, & Terry Gordy vs. Bob Carter, Detroit Demolition, & Mark Young
$33,000 Pole Battle Royal
World Class @ Odessa, TX – September 8, 1988
Black Bart d. Manuel Villalobos
Botswana Beast d. Steve Casey
Wild Bill Irwin d. Jimmy Jack Funk
Steve Cox & Kendall Windham d. The Samoan Swat Team
Kerry Von Erich d. Iceman Parsons
AWA @ Osseo, MN – September 8, 1988
Teijho Khan d. Derrick Dukes
Baron Von Raschke d. Soldat Ustinov by DQ
Pat Tanaka d. Ricky Rice
John Paul d. Paul Diamond
Greg Gagne & Baron Von Raschke d. The Terminators
PNW @ Newport, OR – September 8, 1988
Northwest Heavyweight Title: The Grappler d. Scott Peterson (c)
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - September 9, 1988 (3,600)
Ken Patera defeated Bill Woods
Curt Hennig pinned Jim Brunzell
Paul Roma pinned Danny Davis
The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz
Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase at 16:11
Bad News Brown pinned Junkyard Dog
Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated The Hart Foundation
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 4:21
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Coliseum - September 9, 1988 (6,000)
Hercules pinned B. Brian Blair
Jim Powers pinned Jerry Valiant
Jake Roberts pinned Bobby Heenan (sub. for Rick Rude) with the DDT
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated The British Bulldogs
Dino Bravo pinned Koko B. Ware
Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification
WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
World Class @ Dallas, TX – The Sportatorium – September 9, 1988 (1,400)
Black Bart d. Vince Apollo
Super Black Ninja d. Tom Jones
The Botswana Beast d. Mickey Finn
Terry Gordy d. Iceman Parsons by DQ
Steve Cox & Wild Bill Irwin d. The Samoan Swat Team by DQ
Super Black Ninja d. Jerry Houston
The Botswana Beast d. Dan Fowler
Killer Brooks d. Kendall Windham
Eric Embry d. Vince Apollo
AWA World Heavyweight Title vs. World Class Heavyweight Title: Jerry Lawler (c) battled Kerry Von Erich (c) to a no contest
JCP @ Houston, TX – Sam Houston Coliseum – September 9, 1988 (3,000)
The Fantastics d. Rip Morgan & Tug Taylor
Brad Armstrong d. Rick Steiner
Ricky Morton d. Rip Morgan
Nikita Koloff d. Russian Assassin
Barry Windham d. Sting
Dusty Rhodes & Steve Williams d. Al Perez & Kevin Sullivan
Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard battled The Midnight Express to a no contest
NWA World Heavyweight Title: Lex Luger d. Ric Flair (c) by DQ
JCP @ Atlanta, GA - WTBS Studios - September 10, 1988
Sting d. Tommy Angel
Ron Simmons d. Rusty Riddle
The Fantastics d. Jerry Price & Lee Scott
Russian Assassin d. Keith Steinborn
Brad Armstrong & Ricky Morton d. Agent Steele & The Menace
Rick Steiner & Mike Rotundo d. David Isley & Larry Stevens
Steve Williams d. Don Valentine
Larry Zbyszko d. Tony Suber
Al Perez d. Mike Justice
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Memorial Auditorium - September 10, 1988
Hercules pinned B. Brian Blair
Dino Bravo pinned Koko B. Ware
Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification
WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated The British Bulldogs
Jim Powers defeated Jerry Valiant
Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - September 10, 1988 (8,000)
Televised on NESN - included Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary:
The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz at 12:27 with a splash off the top
Paul Roma pinned Danny Davis at 7:59 with a missile dropkick
The Hart Foundation defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau via disqualification at 12:45 when Bret collided with referee Dave Hebner while attempting the Hart Attack; Joey Marella then came out and awarded the match to the Harts via DQ; later in the show, the Rougeaus returned to the ring and announced they wanted a rematch with the Hart Foundation, but this time with an impartial referee who knew what he was doing
Bad News Brown pinned Junkyard Dog at 7:12 with the Ghetto Blaster
Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out at 3:03 after Warrior chased Hart around ringside, with Hart eventually jumping on the Warrior's back after Honky attacked the Warrior from behind, allowing the challenger to reenter the ring before the 10-count
Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell at 7:22 with a punch to the face
The Big Bossman pinned Ken Patera at 8:42 with a splash following a running clothesline
Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 13:30 with the legdrop after ramming Dibiase into Virgil who was wearing Hogan's war-bonnet helmet
WWF @ Reading, PA - September 10, 1988 (750)
Sam Houston pinned Iron Mike Sharpe
Scott Casey pinned George Skaaland
SD Jones pinned Sandy Beach
Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco
Jim Duggan defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors
JCP @ Philadelphia, PA – Civic Center – September 10, 1988 (6,532)
The Road Warriors d. Rip Morgan & Russian Assassin
NWA World TV Title: Mike Rotundo (c) d. Nikita Koloff by DQ
Dusty Rhodes d. Kevin Sullivan
U.S. Heavyweight Title: Sting d. Barry Windham (c)
NWA World Tag Titles: The Midnight Express d. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (c)
NWA World Heavyweight Title: Lex Luger d. Ric Flair (c) by DQ
PNW @ Portland, OR – Sports Arena – September 10, 1988
#1 Contender Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Title: Top Gun d. The Grappler
WWF @ Guelph, Ontario - September 11, 1988
Lanny Poffo pinned DJ Peterson
Frenchy Martin pinned Richard Charland
Hillbilly Jim pinned Terry Taylor
WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin
Tito Santana defeated King Haku via disqualification
The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - September 11, 1988
Televised on the MSG Network - included Sean Mooney, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary:
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Hercules pinned Junkyard Dog at 9:38 by grabbing onto the ropes as JYD attempted a powerslam, with Hercules falling on top for the win
The Hart Foundation vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
Greg Valentine defeated Don Muraco; after the bout, Superstar Billy Graham attacked Valentine
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz with a splash off the top at 11:15
Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude
Ted Dibiase defeated Jim Duggan via disqualification
Prime Time Wrestling - 10/4/88: Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell at 13:01 with a powerslam
Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown
JCP @ Greensboro, NC – Coliseum – September 11, 1988 (2,500)
The Midnight Express d. The Fantastics
Rick Steiner & Mike Rotundo d. Brad Armstrong & Italian Stallion
Steve Williams d. Rip Morgan
The Russian Assassins d. Nikita Koloff & Ricky Morton by DQ
The Road Warriors d. The Sheepherders
Dog Collar: Dusty Rhodes d. Al Perez
Sting d. Barry Windham by DQ
NWA World Heavyweight Title: Lex Luger d. Ric Flair (c) by DQ
CWA @ Memphis, TN – Mid-South Coliseum – September 12, 1988
Billy Travis fought Gary Young to a draw
CWA Tag Titles: The Rock n Roll RPM’s (c) d. Shawn Baxter & Ray Odyssey
Brickhouse Brown d. Cactus Jack
CWA Heavyweight Title: Phil Hickerson d. Jeff Jarrett (c) by DQ
Bill Dundee & Jimmy Valiant d. Robert Fuller & Jimmy Golden by DQ
Jerry Lawler & Kerry Von Erich d. Buddy Landell & Tommy Rich by countout
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center - September 12, 1988
Brady Boone defeated Steve Lombardi
Paul Roma defeated Danny Davis
The Big Bossman pinned Jim Powers
Hercules defeated B. Brian Blair
The One Man Gang pinned Junkyard Dog
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated The British Bulldogs
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Honkytonk Man via disqualification
WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Peoria, IL - Civic Center - September 12, 1988 (2,411)
Terry Taylor pinned Lanny Poffo
The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz
Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell
Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware
Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated The Hart Foundation
Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco
Jim Duggan (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Rick Rude
World Class @ Fort Worth, TX – Will Rogers Coliseum – September 12, 1988
Wild West Tag Titles vs. World Class Tag Titles: The Samoan Swat Team (c) d. Jimmy Jack Funk & John Tatum (c)
Continental @ Montgomery, AL – Civic Center – September 13, 1988
US Jr. Heavyweight Title: Danny Davis d. Ken Wayne (c)
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - September 13, 1988
WWF Superstars taping:
Jim Duggan defeated Rick Rude via disqualification
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Honkytonk Man via disqualification
WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: B. Brian Blair pinned Danny Davis at 7:12 with a reverse roll up
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors at 10:57 when Roma scored the pin with a missile dropkick as Powers held the Conquistador in the air
10/1/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase & Bobby Heenan where Dibiase announced he had purchased Hercules from Heenan to be his slave; moments later, Hercules was about to attack Heenan but was jumped from behind by Dibiase & Virgil before Hercules eventually cleared both men from the platform; featured the first 'Mr. Perfect' vignette in which he was seen playing pool:
Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Bob Emery at 1:38 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll
Koko B. Ware pinned Phil Newkirk at 2:13 with the Ghostbuster
The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned David Stoudimiere at 1:30 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick
Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Reno Riggins via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 2:25; prior to the bout, Howard Finkel introduced WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri who kissed Valentine before leaving ringside
The British Bulldogs defeated Johnny Zeigler & Trent Knight at 2:27 when Dynamite pinned Knight with the superplex
Brutus Beefcake defeated George South via submission with the sleeper at 1:46
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Allen Kinsley at the 51-second mark with the front suplex (Akeem's wrestling debut)
10/8/88 - featured the Brother Love Show in which Bobby Heenan announced that Terry Taylor was now a part of the Heenan Family, claiming he could take the 'average' wrestler and make him a star (the debut of the Brother Love Show on WWF Superstars); included a 'Mr. Perfect' vignette of him playing darts:
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Gene Ligon with the press slam / splash combo at 1:48
Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned John Latu at 1:40 with the side suplex
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Rusty Riddle & Sandy Beach at 3:26 when Jannetty pinned Riddle with a clothesline as Michaels had Riddle on his shoulders
Bad News Brown pinned Warren Bianchi at 2:08 with the Ghetto Blaster
Don Muraco pinned Larry Stevens with the tombstone at 1:34
Junkyard Dog pinned Brian Costello with the powerslam at 1:28
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tommy Angel & DJ Peterson at 2:20 when Ax pinned Angel following the Decapitation; after the bout, Ax threw Peterson out of the ring and hit the Decapitation on Angel before The British Bulldogs made the save, with Dynamite eventually landing the diving headbutt on Smash after being thrown by Smith
10/15/88 - included Jim Duggan as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he was interrupted by Dino Bravo and Frenchy Martin; featured a 'Mr. Perfect' vignette in which he was shown playing chess:
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned David Isley with the Rude Awakening at 1:13
The Blue Blazer pinned Joe Cruz at 3:04 with a moonsault
The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Jim Evans at 1:10 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick
The Hart Foundation defeated Rick Gantner & Tom Stone at 3:25 when Bret pinned Stone following the Hart Attack
The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Lanny Poffo via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 2:38 (the 1st time Taylor is referred to as the Red Rooster)
Ron Bass pinned Mike Richards at 1:28 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass hung his opponent over the top rope using his whip, Miss Betsy
Hercules defeated Barry Horowitz via submission with the backbreaker at 1:38
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - September 14, 1988
Wrestling Challenge taping:
Mel Phillips was the ring announcer for the taping, subbing for Mick McGuirk
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Danny Davis & Iron Mike Sharpe at 7:47 when Michaels pinned Sharpe with a flying bodypress
Wrestling Spotlight - 10/22/88: The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Junkyard Dog via count-out at 6:43 after JYD clotheslined the Rooster back inside the ring as both men were on the apron
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Bad News Brown pinned Jim Brunzell with the Ghetto Blaster at 6:25
Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned DJ Peterson at 3:38 with the sidewalk slam
Prime Time Wrestling - 10/4/88: Ron Bass defeated Sam Houston; after the bout, Brutus Beefcake made the save
10/2/88 - featured the final appearance of the Brother Love Show on Wrestling Challenge, where Love announced he was moving onto bigger and better things, and he introduced the man who would try and replace him, by conducting an interview segment each week, which would be Gene Okerlund; Okerlund then insulted Love, with Love leaving the set in disgust (the show then moved to WWF Superstars, beginning the following week):
Jake Roberts pinned Larry Stevens at 1:58 with the DDT after faking a knee injury
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated John Latu & Scott Casey at 3:10 when Ax pinned Latu following the Decapitation
The Blue Blazer pinned Trent Knight with a moonsault off the top at 2:07
Bad News Brown pinned Randy Spear at 1:48 with the Ghetto Blaster
Don Muraco pinned Harley Manson at 1:41 with the tombstone
The Hart Foundation defeated Gene Ligon & Tony Suber at 3:44 when Bret pinned Ligon following the Hart Attack
Ron Bass pinned Curt Todd at 3:01 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass attacked his opponent with Miss Betsy
10/9/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart:
Brutus Beefcake defeated Johnny Ziegler via submission with the sleeper at 2:30
Koko B. Ware pinned an unknown with the Ghostbuster at 1:40
The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Scott Hudson with the sidewalk slam at 1:40; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent's hands behind his back and beat him with the nightstick
Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mike Richards & Reno Riggins at 2:07 when Jacques pinned Richards following a double team move off the top
Jim Duggan pinned Al Burke at 1:13 with the running clothesline
The British Bulldogs defeated Barry Horowitz & George South at 2:40 when Dynamite pinned South following a superplex
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Joe Cruz with the Rude Awakening at 1:47
10/16/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jake & Cheryl Roberts in which Jake said Cheryl would be at ringside for all his matches with Rick Rude so she can slap Rude after Jake wins:
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Bob Emery at 2:08 with a splash
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated David Isley via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:48
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Bubba Kirk & Tom Burton at 1:52 when Michaels pinned Kirk with a splash from Jannetty's shoulders
Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated David Stoudimiere via submission with the shin guard assisted figure-4 at 1:55
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Brian Costello at 2:28 with the press slam / splash combo
Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Sandy Beach & Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:21 when Roma pinned Sharpe with a missile dropkick as Powers held Sharpe in the air
Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Tommy Angel with the side suplex at 2:30
CWA @ Evansville, IN – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – September 14, 1988
Scott Steiner vs. Gary Young
Cactus Jack vs. Ray Odyssey
Brickhouse Brown vs. Jimmy Golden
CWA Heavyweight Title: Phil Hickerson (c) vs. Jeff Jarrett
Bill Dundee vs. Robert Fuller
Jerry Lawler & Jimmy Valiant vs. Buddy Landell & Tommy Rich